AWARENESS

(COVID- 19)
CORONAVIRUS
By: Signaben, Denver S.
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 CoViD-19
[ Co(rona) + Vi(rus) + D(isease)+ TAKING EVERYDAY
(20)19 ]
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
PRECAUTIONS
19) is defined as illness caused by
a novel coronavirus now called
severe acute respiratory syndrome 1. Wash your hand with soap and water for at
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2; least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with
formerly called 2019-nCoV), which 60 % alcohol.
was first identified amid an 2. Avoid touching your face.
outbreak of respiratory illness 3. Wear face mask.
cases in Wuhan City, Hubei 4. Avoid close contact with sick people.
Province, China. 5. Avoid crowds and keep at least 6 feet or 1
meter space between yourself and others .
MONITORING SIGNS 6. Always cover your mouth and nose when

AND SYMPTOMS sneezing or coughing with tissue and dispose

it properly, in its absence, use the inside of
elbow and wash your hands after.
7. Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces you
often touch such as cellphones, computers.
Symptoms can range from mild symptoms
to severe illness:
-Fever
-Cough
-Soar throat
-Tiredness/ Fatigue
-Shortness of breath
-Muscle aches

If you feel sick or think you might have been

exposed to CoViD-19, call the nearest
hospital right away. This allows the health
care providers to plan for your arrival or
direct you to the hospital